This shrub to small tree has a greyish slender trunk with spreading woody branches that form a compact bushy habit. It has glossy dark green oval leaves that are bright red when young and the saucer-shaped white flowers appear in spring followed by red fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Eugenia uniflora is naturally found in South America growing in eastern Brazil along forest margins commonly associated with water courses. It tolerates most well drained to wet fertile soils and is pH adaptable. It grows in an open sunny protected position and is drought and moderately frost tolerant. 

The Brazilian Cherry is grown for its bushy habit and colourful edible fruit. It is planted in small or tropical gardens along borders and may be trimmed to form a hedge. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 3-5 years and is moderately long lived. It is also be grown in containers courtyards or patios and is commonly cultivated in the southern USA. ID 3270

Eugenia (yoo-JEE-nee-ah) uniflora (YOO-nee-FLOR-ah)

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family